BMA4723 VEHICLE DYNAMICS

Assignment 7

by
Mohamad Heerwan Bin Peeie
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
mheerwan@ump.edu.my
 Assignment Description

• Aims
– To determine anti-lock braking system (ABS) can improve braking
performance.

• Expected Outcomes
– Students are able to explain how ABS can improve the safety of the
vehicle.

• References
– M.Abe, Vehicle Handling Dynamics Theory and Application, Second
Edition, Published by Elsevier Ltd, 2015
– Thomas D.Gillespie, Fundamental of Vehicle Dynamics, Published
by Society of Automotive Engineers
 Assignment 7

10

8 Longitudinal velocity of
the vehicle, u
Velocity (m/s)
6

4
Rotational speed of
the tire, 𝑟𝜔
2

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Time (s)

Figure 1 Rotational speed of the tire and the longitudinal velocity of the vehicle
 Assignment 7

Figure 1 shows the rotational speed of the tire and the longitudinal velocity of the
vehicle. From Fig.1,
a) Explain how this phenomenon can be occurred?
b) In your opinion, how to prevent the tire from slip during braking?
Vehicle Dynamics

Chapter 5
Dr Mohamad Heerwan Bin Peeie